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President delays Asia trip to work on health care

White House spokesman Robert Gibbs told reporters that Obama will reschedule his trip for June.

'Cornhusker Kickback' gets boot, TN gets boost in health bill

Changes include extra money for hospitals in Tennessee that serve large numbers of low-income patients.

Shuler still undecided on health reform vote

Rep. Shuler signaled Wednesday that he is leaning toward voting against the final health care legislation. But the Western North Carolina Democrat also gave himself plenty of wiggle room as he faces a torrent of pressure from both sides.

Obama, aides don't take 'no' for an answer

The pressure on wavering House Democrats increases by the day as Speaker Nancy Pelosi prepares to call a vote on Obama's health care bill.

Rep. Kucinich will support Obama health overhaul

Kucinich announced his decision Wednesday. It's important because the vote will be close, and Democrats are scrounging for all the support they can get.

Obama stumps for health care as House brass grasp for votes

"We need courage," Obama told an audience at a senior citizen center in Strongsville, Ohio, outside Cleveland.

Heath Beat 3/16

Abby Ham updates you on the latest health news.

Wal-Mart employees protest firing of coworker over medical marijuana use

A rally was held Sunday in Battle Creek, Michigan in support of Joseph Casias, a registered medical marijuana user and cancer patient who was terminated from his job at Walmart late last year.

State changes vaccination requirements for school children

For the first time in more than a decade, the state is changing what vaccines are required for children before they can head to school

Health Beat 3/15

Abby Ham updates you on the latest health news.

Research: Cigarette maker targets young girls in latest ad campaign

"It was one of those campaigns that, you know, very much appealed to young girls," said Dr. Cheryl Healton, president and CEO of the American Legacy Foundation.

120,000 Tennesseans have Alzheimer's Disease

The Alzheimer's Association says 120,000 persons have the disease in Tennessee and the figure is projected to be 140,000 by 2025.

'Stroke belt' snares Tennessee, adding special risks for black men

People who live in the "stroke belt" - Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina - are at greater risk for a stroke, up to 50 percent greater if they're lifelong residents.

UT transplant program celebrates 25 years

After more than 20 years with a donated kidney, Stephanie Karnes' health started deteriorating again last year.

East Tennessee students receive life-saving heart screens

On Saturday, the non-profit group, "Heart Screens for Teens," made the first-ever stop at a Tennessee high school to offer tests for young athletes at a greatly reduced price.

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